CellWell record HH-30190
Organophosphorus flame retardants (OPFRs) in lithium-ion batteries: Classification, physicochemical properties, environmental behavior, human exposure and toxicity
Haozheng Li; Juntong Wei; Shanfa Yu; Hongna Zhang; Yuxin Zheng
2026
In plain language
A review of flame retardants used in lithium-ion batteries found that chemicals released during battery production, dismantling and recycling show consistent signs of toxicity, with aromatic and halogenated types building up in the body more than simpler alkyl versions.
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